How long will it take to see results for CO2 Acne scar treatment?

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I had CO2 acne scar treatment done on the 23rd of August and would like to know long will it take to see results? I only had one treatment done at this point.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, I just added some links that might be helpful...Hi abc28.  You should start seeing some results by 4 weeks, but the improvements continue for 6 months or longer depending upon the settings, severity of the scars, etc. Your practioner will likely start you on ongoing skin care and additional nonablative treatments (like Profound radiofrequency microneedling) for maximum improvement. A photo log will help you see the progress as it is easy to forget the starting point. Best wishes,

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It takes multiple procedures to get an outcome for acne scars.  Even a single co2 will do minimal unless its combined with fillers, microneedling/PRP, subcision etc. I suggest seeing an expert.  You will heal over 3 months from the co2.  We do fraxel or a nonablative treatment after 6 weeks regardless to get better outcomes. Best, Dr. Emer.

Stanley P. Gulin, MD (retired) · Answer

It can certainly take at least several months until you see the full improvement following a CO2 laser treatment. Improvement can go on for at least the first six months. We have had very good results with the Ikon laser in our office.  Certainly it is advisable to stay out of the sun for several months.Good luck with your results.

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